Top 10 free health & fitness apps

Top 10 free health & fitness apps (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images)

In today's digital world, there's very little that gets done without a smartphone. But as the (now) old joke goes, while phones are getting smarter and slimmer, the people using them are getting lazier and fatter day by day.

However, there is one way in which your slick phone can help you lose inches and get fit as well, and that is through smartphone health and fitness apps. Even better? Several of them are available free of cost. We give you a list of the 10 best health and fitness apps - all free - for a healthier and happier you.

• Calorie counter & diet tracker

A quick and simple to use app, the Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker has the largest calorie food record, with more than 2 lac foods (including fast foods). There is no better diet app than this, if you want to take off those extra pounds.

Compatible with all android phones and requires iOS 4.3 or later for apple family phones.

Price Free download for both android and iOS users.

• JEFIT

A great app for training enthusiasts, JEFIT helps improve strength and cardio workouts. This app tracks body information easily, creates routine and gives you a detailed database of exercises. JEFIT is your best pal when it comes to tracking and storing all your workout information.

Compatible with all android phones and requires iOS 4.0 or later for apple family phones.

Price Free download for android and iOS users.

• Breathe2Relax

Designed to manage stress, Breathe2Relax provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and gives instructions and various exercises to help combat stress. This app is a buddy when you are all sad and upset, as it also helps to stabilize your mood and control anger.

Compatible with all android phones and requires iOS 3.2.2 or later for apple family phones.

Price Free download for android and iOS users.

• Nike BOOM

This app syncs your music to your energetic training workouts. In order to keep your motivation high, you will get workout information from the most elite athletes and coaches from around the world.

You just need to choose your type of workout, length of training, workout song and favourite Nike athlete, to get started. You can even share your workout info on Facebook, to get cheers and encouragement from your friends.

Compatible with all android phones and requires iOS 4.0 or later for apple family phones.

Price Free download for android and iOS users.

• Run keeper

The best personal trainer in your pocket. This app tracks, improves and measures your fitness. You will get detailed statistics of your pace, distance covered, time taken and calories burned per day. It also gives you progress and audio cues from coaches each day.

Compatible with all android phones and requires iOS 4.3 or later for apple family phones.

Price Free download for android and iOS users.

• Daily yoga

If you prefer yoga as an exercise, then this is the app for you. Daily Yoga offers tips and poses to match the body areas of your choice. This app comes with instructional images and a timer to help you track your exercise session. A voice clip speaks out, when you lose your focus.

Compatible with all android phones and requires iOS 4.0 or later for apple family phones.

Price Free download for android and iOS users.

• Fooducate

This app will help you make healthier food choices. Fooducate enables you to scan a food product while shopping and provides detailed nutritional value about the food product. So why wait? Download this app to stay toned and fit.

Compatible with all android phones and requires iOS 3.0 or later for apple family phones.

Price Free download for android and iOS users.

• Instant heart rate

This app turns your phone into a heart rate monitor. It gives you a quick and accurate heart beat rate. Use it to optimize your workout or exercise regime and track your progress.

Compatible with all android phones and requires iOS 3.0 or later for apple family phones.

Price Free download for all android phones but you have to shell out Rs.54 if you are an iOS users.

• Workout trainer

Loaded with many free workouts and tips from coaches, the Workout Trainer app will help you achieve your fitness goals. You can choose the exercise according to the area of focus. Detailed step-by-step, audio, photo, and video instructions are provided.

Compatible with all android phones and requires iOS 3.1 or later for apple family phones.

Price Free download for android and iOS users.

• Desi nuskhe

This app provides ancient Indian home remedies for a variety of ailments, ranging from cough, cold to hair fall etc.

Compatible with all android phones.

Price Free download for android users.

Info courtesy:  iTunes and Google play.

Images courtesy: Itunes and Google play.

Source: Times of India 

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